Postoperative recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula: An unusual complication of oxidized regenerated cellulose (Surgicele((R)))
Articles > Article · 2014
Authors: Ülküm Zafer DÖKÜMCÜ, Kamer POLATDEMIR, Coşkun ÖZCAN, Ata ERDENER
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2014, vol 78, pp 701-703
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpor1.2014.01.034
Summary
Oxidized regenerated cellulose (Surgicel((R))) is a commonly used material in Pediatric Surgery. We present a case of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (RTEF) repaired by Surgicele((R)). In this case, tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) recurred due to migration of Surgicel into the tracheal and esophageal lumen. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.